This new 54,848 s.f., 350 student K-5 elementary in East Akron attained LEED Silver certification as one of the first 100 schools in the State of Ohio to achieve this design and construction status. The project includes such sustainable design elements as geo-thermal wells for heating and cooling, bioswale and on-site storm water cleaning and retention, and larger windows with light shelving for enhanced daylighting in each classroom.